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Posted: 1/19/2019 8:30pm ET

Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott's 77 catches in 2018 ranked 22nd in the NFL and were the fifth most among running backs.

Huddle Up: In addition to winning his second rushing title in three years, Elliott shattered his previous high in receptions by 45 catches. Even in PPR formats, he needs to be a top-five pick in 2019.

Posted: 1/12/2019 8:19pm ET

Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott rushed 20 times for 47 yards and a touchdown and caught two passes for 19 yards in a 30-22 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the divisional round Saturday, Jan. 12.

Huddle Up: The matchup looked great on paper, but the Rams made sure not to let Elliott beat them. Although his season ends on a sour note, Elliott will remain the focal point of the Dallas offense heading into 2019, and he should be a top-five pick in all fantasy formats.

Posted: 1/6/2019 7:57pm ET

Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott will face the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Divisional Round, and the Rams have allowed a league-high 5.07 yards per rush this season.

Huddle Up: When the Cowboys are able to feed Elliott early and often, they have been tough to beat this season. Expect them to try to give him all the touches he can handle to try to control the tempo against the high-scoring Rams.

Posted: 1/5/2019 8:31pm ET

Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott rushed 26 times for 137 yards and a touchdown and caught four passes for 32 yards in a 24-22 win over the Seattle Seahawks in the wild-card round Saturday, Jan. 5.

Huddle Up: After resting in Week 17, Elliott was in workhorse mode against Seattle. As long as the Cowboys can stay alive in the playoffs, Elliott figures to be one of the safest options in fantasy contests.

Posted: 1/5/2019 8:37am ET

Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott is interested in receiving a contract extension this offseason, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Huddle Up: Elliott is currently on the third season of his rookie contract but it's understandable why he is interested in an extension now, given his heavy workload and effectiveness since entering the league. The 23-year-old merits serious consideration as the top overall pick for fantasy football leagues entering the 2019 season.

Posted: 12/30/2018 7:00am ET

Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott (rest) will not play in Week 17's game against the New York Giants, according to a source.

Huddle Up: The Cowboys have already clinched the NFC East, so they have decided to sit Elliott to ensure that he is ready for their first postseason game next week. He finishes the regular season with 1,434 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns, along with 77 catches for 567 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns. Darius Jackson and Rod Smith are expected to split carries in the Dallas backfield versus the Giants and should be viewed as nothing more than inexpensive cap relief in daily fantasy games.

Posted: 12/26/2018 9:21pm ET

Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott assured reporters he will play in Week 17.
'I don't think it really matters how many touches I would like to see, but I'm playing Sunday,' Elliott said.

Huddle Up: Fantasy owners with something on the line in Week 17 can rejoice a bit, but there's absolutely no reason for Elliott to receive anything close to a full workload. He has the rushing title pretty much in hand and the Cowboys are locked into the No. 4 seed in the playoffs. It's entirely possible backups Rod Smith and possibly even Darius Jackson see more touches than Elliott this weekend.

Posted: 12/23/2018 5:24pm ET

Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott rushed 18 times for 85 yards in Week 16 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and he added five grabs for 24 yards on six targets.

Huddle Up: Zeke has posted 304 carries for 1,434 yards and six rushing touchdowns while adding 77 catches for 543 yards and three scores. He will be in the conversation for the No. 1 overall pick heading into the 2019 season.

Posted: 12/16/2018 5:10pm ET

Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott carried 18 times for 87 yards and caught seven passes for 41 yards in a 23-0 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Week 15. He also lost a fumble.

Huddle Up: Elliott's final line would have looked a lot nicer had he been able to find the end zone, but even when he doesn't score, he always seems to find a way to a solid point total thanks to his workhorse role.

Posted: 12/14/2018 1:12pm ET

Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott (shoulder) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 14, and is not on the injury report for Week 15.

Huddle Up: Elliott continues to be one of the top running backs in the NFL and is a must-start option in all fantasy leagues.

Posted: 12/13/2018 3:48pm ET

Huddle Up: Elliott has been one of the top running backs in the NFL this season and is a must-start option in all fantasy leagues.

Posted: 12/13/2018 9:06am ET

Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott (shoulder) will return to practice Thursday, Dec. 13, after sitting out the previous day to rest his injured shoulder.

Huddle Up: Over the last six weeks, Elliott has racked up a league-most 176 touches and trails only the Panthers' Christian McCaffrey (192.4) with 167.1 PPR points during that span. The wear and tear may be starting to show somewhat, but you're going to keep rolling with Zeke as an elite RB1.

Posted: 12/12/2018 1:33pm ET

Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 12, as he was resting his shoulder.

Huddle Up: It might simply have been a routine mid-week maintenance day which he normally takes off to rest, so don't be terribly concerned.

Posted: 12/9/2018 7:25pm ET

Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott rushed 28 times for 113 yards in the Week 14 game against the Philadelphia Eagles and he added 12 catches for 79 yards on 13 targets.

Huddle Up: Elliott left the game very briefly, but returned and finished up strong. He remains a top fantasy option heading into Week 15 against the Indianapolis Colts.

Posted: 11/29/2018 8:37pm ET

Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott rushed 23 times for 76 yards and caught six passes for 60 yards and a touchdown in a 13-10 win over the New Orleans Saints in Week 13.

Huddle Up: With his increased role in the passing game this year, Elliott has further solidified himself as one of the safest fantasy options at any position.

Posted: 11/27/2018 12:14pm ET

Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott is on pace for a career-high 384 touches in 2018, but the Cowboys aren't concerned about exhausting their star running back. Offensive coordinator Scott Linehan said the Cowboys will continue to feature Elliott on all three downs, adding that Elliott's physical and mental capacity allows them to do that.

Huddle Up: The Cowboys are making up for lost time with Elliott after he missed six games last year due to suspension. He's been utilized in the passing game more this season, too, and needs 563 total yards to surpass the 2,000 mark on season. Obviously, he's a mainstay in lineups assuming health is not an issue.

Posted: 11/26/2018 9:15am ET

Huddle Up: Dallas is playing a second straight game on Thursday, which explains why the Cowboys would even be holding a practice on a Sunday. By all accounts, Elliott was getting a maintenance day Sunday and will be ready to go for Week 13 against the New Orleans Saints. The matchup is not a great one, but his workload and talent will keep him firmly entrenched as a fantasy RB1 option.

Posted: 11/22/2018 5:16pm ET

Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott rushed 26 times for 121 yards and a touchdown, adding five catches for 22 yards, in Week 12 against the Washington Redskins.

Huddle Up: The Cowboys face the New Orleans Saints in Week 13, and while they gave up a TD to Josh Adams in Week 11, this has been one of the stingiest defenses against running backs in 2018.

Posted: 11/20/2018 9:02am ET

Huddle Up: Elliott has been on tear of late, rushing for a league-most 273 yards on 42 carries over the last two weeks. The immediate road ahead, though, looks to be somewhat tougher with the Redskins, Saints and Eagles up next, but Elliott remains an unquestioned elite RB1 start, regardless.

Posted: 11/18/2018 1:38pm ET

Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott rushed for 122 yards and one touchdown on 23 carries against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 11. He also caught seven passes for 79 yards during the game.

Huddle Up: Elliott has rushed for at least 100 yards in five games this season and has caught 13 passes in the last two games. He will continue to be a main focal point on offense for the Cowboys and is a must-start option in all leagues.

Posted: 11/11/2018 9:04pm ET

Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott ran for 151 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries and added 36 yards receiving and another score on six catches in Week 10 versus the Philadelphia Eagles.

Huddle Up: Elliott had been held to 61 yards rushing or fewer in three of his last four games, but he had some gaping holes to run through in this one. His 32-yard run in the first half when he hurdled over Tre Sullivan will be replayed on highlight videos throughout the week. The Cowboys have also made good on getting Elliott involved in the passing game this season, as his 35 receptions through nine games is a career high. He'll remain a no-brainer RB1 in Week 11 against the Atlanta Falcons.

Posted: 11/5/2018 8:49pm ET

Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott rushed 17 times for 61 yards in the Week 9 loss against the Tennessee Titans on Monday, Nov. 5, and he added four grabs for 51 yards on five targets.

Huddle Up: It wasn't Zeke's best performance of the season, but at least he went over 100 total yards from scrimmage. The fantasy stud will look to get back on track and into the end zone in Week 10 against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Posted: 11/4/2018 9:45am ET

Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott is pacing the league with 55.7 percent of his team's running back/wide receiver touches.

Huddle Up: Los Angeles Rams RB Todd Gurley (50.5) is the only other player above 50 percent, showing just how much the Cowboys are relying on Elliott, given their dearth of other reliable skill-position options. Expect Elliott to remain at or near the top of this list for the rest of the season, but the recent acquisition of WR Amari Cooper should lead to a few more passes over the season's second half.

Posted: 10/26/2018 8:35pm ET

Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott leads the NFL with 13 runs of 15 or more yards, and his 12 runs of 15 or more yards on first down are four more than any other back.

Huddle Up: Despite defenses being able to key on Elliott, he is still creating big plays and has been held below 80 yards from scrimmage just once all year. He remains one of the steadiest RB1 options, and if the addition of Amari Cooper ignites the passing attack, Elliott could show even more upside in the second half of the year.

Posted: 10/21/2018 6:52pm ET

Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott rushed 15 times for just 33 yards in the Week 7 loss against the Washington Redskins while adding two catches for only nine yards on six targets.

Huddle Up: It was an ugly game for Zeke, as the Redskins bottled him up and forced Dak Prescott to try and beat them through the air. You'll need to make alternate plans in Week 8, as Elliott and the Cowboys are on a bye.

Posted: 10/14/2018 8:45pm ET

Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott rushed 24 times for 106 yards and a touchdown and caught one pass for 11 yards in a 40-7 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 6.

Huddle Up: Elliott topped 100 yards rushing for the third time this year, and when you add in his increased role in the passing game, he's easily one of the safest fantasy options at any position.

Posted: 10/12/2018 2:14pm ET

Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 12, and is not on the injury report for Week 6.

Huddle Up: Elliott should receive a lot of touches in the running and passing game this week and can be considered a No. 1 fantasy running back despite the tough matchup.

Posted: 10/10/2018 3:26pm ET

Huddle Up: Elliott is coming off a disappointing Week 5 performance but will continue to receive plenty of touches this week. He should continue to be considered a No. 1 fantasy running back in all leagues.

Posted: 10/7/2018 10:28pm ET

Huddle Up: After consecutive games of more than 125 yards rushing, Elliott came crashing down against a tough Texans defense focused on stopping the run. Expect the Jags to do the same next week, putting their corners on an island against Dallas' shaky wideouts and stacking the line. It could be another tough day for Elliott, but the Cowboys can't afford to go elsewhere with the ball, and you can't afford to take him out of your fantasy lineup.

Posted: 10/5/2018 1:21pm ET

Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 5, and is not on the injury report for Week 5.

Huddle Up: Elliott will receive plenty of carries and targets in the offense this week against the Houston Texans and is a must-start option in all leagues.

Posted: 10/3/2018 3:38pm ET

Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott (knee) was able to take part in a full practice session Wednesday, Oct. 3.

Huddle Up: It appears Zeke will be find for the Lonestar State Showdown against the Houston Texans on Sunday Night Football, although double-check Friday when the official injury report designations come down. At this rate he should be removed from the report on Friday and it will be all systems go for fantasy owners.

Posted: 10/2/2018 6:42am ET

Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott (ankle, knee) is expected to play in Week 5, according to owner Jerry Jones.

Huddle Up: Zeke will have a midrange matchup against the Houston Texans, and he'll be an RB1 in all formats.

Posted: 10/1/2018 2:55pm ET

Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott (ankle, knee) is dealing with an ankle injury and knee bursitis, but head coach Jason Garrett is optimistic that he'll be able to practice and play this week.

Huddle Up: The Cowboys go as Elliott goes, so it's crucial that he plays as much as he can this year. Keep tabs on his practice status throughout the week, but if he's active you're playing him. He's coming off a game in which he totaled 240 yards and scored.

Posted: 9/30/2018 2:59pm ET

Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott rushed for 152 yards on 25 carries against the Detroit Lions in Week 4. He also caught four passes for 88 yards and one touchdown during the game.

Huddle Up: Elliott is one of the top running backs in the NFL and will continue to receive a massive workload each week. He can be considered a No. 1 fantasy running back against any opponent.

Posted: 9/23/2018 11:41pm ET

Huddle Up: While Elliott's 127 rushing yards were nice, you'd be hard pressed to say he played a good game. First, he inexplicably stepped out of bounds before catching what would've been an easy touchdown (resulting in a penalty) and later was stripped of the football as Dallas was driving. When Dallas loses they tend to get back to basics, which consists of handing the ball to Elliott. Make sure he's in your starting lineup next week.

Posted: 9/17/2018 12:48am ET

Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott ran the ball 17 times for 78 yards and a touchdown and added five receptions for nine yards in Week 2 versus the New York Giants.

Huddle Up: Much like last week, Elliott saved his fantasy day with a fourth-quarter score. The Cowboys got up early and were never really seriously threatened by the Giants' anemic offense. Elliott's workload is secure, but his fantasy owners have to be a bit scared about him moving forward if Dallas cannot get teams to respect the passing game. They may not have to worry about that for another week, however, as the Cowboys visit the Seattle Seahawks in Week 3.

Posted: 9/9/2018 8:21pm ET

Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott rushed 15 times for 69 yards and a touchdown in the Week 1 loss against the Carolina Panthers and he added three receptions for 17 yards on four targets.

Huddle Up: Elliott started rather slow, but he got it going a little bit in the second half while showing his trademark spoon move and first-down indication. He also accounted for his team's only touchdown in the 16-8 loss. He'll look for improvement in Week 2 against the Giants on Sunday night. Zeke faced the Giants just once in 2017, posting 104 yards on Sept. 10. In his only career game at MetLife Stadium he posted 107 rushing yards against the Giants on Dec. 11, 2016.

Posted: 8/26/2018 3:13pm ET

Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott and RB Ezekiel Elliott will not play in the preseason game Sunday, Aug. 26, because the team has several starting offensive linemen sidelined, according to sources.

Huddle Up: The Cowboys are protecting Prescott and Elliott from any possible injury because of their depleted offensive line. Elliott will be a No. 1 running back in all leagues and probably will be a top-five pick. Prescott could be considered a No. 2 fantasy quarterback.

Posted: 8/19/2018 6:26pm ET

Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott doesn't have to play in the preseason, owner Jerry Jones said Saturday, Aug. 18, and Jones said it has yet to be decided if Elliott will play in the third preseason game Sunday, Aug. 26, against the Arizona Cardinals.

Huddle Up: Elliott is averaging more than 100 rushing yards per game in his NFL career, and his workhorse role in the Dallas offense makes him one of the safest fantasy options at any position.

Posted: 8/13/2018 8:58pm ET

The Dallas Cowboys want to mix up their usage of RB Ezekiel Elliott in an attempt to spread out defenses. He has been lined up in the slot so he can match up against a linebacker or safety. 'It's going to be big for us in the offense,' offensive coordinator Scott Linehan said Monday, Aug. 13.

Huddle Up: Elliott has averaged 10.9 yards per reception, posting 58 catches through 25 career games. If he sees more targets in the passing game, his fantasy production is obviously going to increase, especially in PPR formats. He has averaged 104.6 rushing yards per game in his two NFL seasons, so as long as that number doesn't take a hit fantasy owners will be extremely pleased.

Posted: 8/12/2018 1:31pm ET

Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott told reporters Sunday, Aug. 12, he expects to play 'a little bit in that third preseason game (Aug. 26, against the Arizona Cardinals), probably play the first series.' Elliott believes the coaching staff will follow a plan similar to the one he followed last preseason.

Huddle Up: Elliott figures to be a near-lock to finish among the league leaders in carries and offensive touches if he stays healthy, so keeping him fresh in August is the right call. Despite a difficult schedule and no major threat to complement him in the passing game, his offensive line and volume figure to help him remain a top-five fantasy back in 2018.

Posted: 8/11/2018 4:40pm ET

Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott (wrist) was seen wearing a brace on his left wrist Saturday, Aug. 11. He did practice, however, as the issue is not serious.

Huddle Up: There's nothing to be alarmed about here. The Cowboys will need to rely on Elliott frequently in 2018 if their offense is to succeed. If he can stay healthy and keep his off-field life in order then he's a top-five running back candidate.

Posted: 8/4/2018 8:34pm ET

Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott is in better shape physically and mentally this year, according to running backs coach Gary Brown. 'We are going to get a good Zeke this year,' Brown said. 'He is on a mission. You can see it already.'

Huddle Up: Elliott managed more than 1,200 yards from scrimmage and nine scores despite being suspended six games. A full season of a more focused Elliott could result in huge numbers. He is a top-five fantasy player at his position.

Posted: 7/6/2018 9:12pm ET

Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott has rushed for at least 80 yards in 23 of the 25 games he has played.

Huddle Up: When spending a top-five pick on a player, consistent production is as important as upside. Elliott's heavy workload as the focal point of the Dallas offense should ensure that he continues to provide both for fantasy owners.

Posted: 6/10/2018 1:36pm ET

Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott should be in line for even more touches - especially in the passing game - following the departures of Jason Witten and Dez Bryant, according to John Machota of The Dallas Morning News.

Huddle Up: As long as Elliott stays healthy and out of trouble, he was always going to be a good bet to blow right past the 242 carries and 26 receptions he finished with in 2017. With Dallas reinforcing its offensive line in the offseason and losing its top two threats in the passing game, Elliott could push 50 catches in addition to the 300-plus carries he is almost certain to see. Owners should not hesitate taking him with a top-five pick this summer.

2018 Game Logs

Wk

Opp

Car

RYd

RTD

Cat

CYd

CTD

1

@CAR

15

69

1

3

17

0

2

NYG

17

78

1

5

9

0

3

@SEA

16

127

0

3

11

0

4

DET

25

152

0

4

88

1

5

@HOU

20

54

0

7

30

0

6

JAC

24

106

1

1

11

0

7

@WAS

15

33

0

2

9

0

9

TEN

17

61

0

4

51

0

10

@PHI

19

151

1

6

36

1

11

@ATL

23

122

1

7

79

0

12

WAS

26

121

1

5

22

0

13

NO

23

75

0

6

60

1

14

PHI

28

113

0

12

79

0

15

@IND

18

87

0

7

41

0

16

TB

18

85

0

5

24

0

P1

SEA

26

137

1

4

32

0

P2

@LAR

20

47

1

2

19

0

2017 Game Logs

Wk

Opp

Car

RYd

RTD

Cat

CYd

CTD

1

NYG

24

104

0

5

36

0

2

@DEN

9

8

0

4

14

0

3

@ARI

22

80

1

3

14

0

4

LAR

21

85

1

4

54

1

5

GB

29

116

0

1

16

0

7

@SF

26

147

2

1

72

1

8

@WAS

33

150

2

1

4

0

9

KC

27

93

1

0

0

0

16

SEA

24

97

0

4

21

0

17

@PHI

27

103

0

3

38

0

2016 Game Logs

Wk

Opp

Car

RYd

RTD

Cat

CYd

CTD

1

NYG

20

51

1

1

1

0

2

@WAS

21

83

1

2

4

0

3

CHI

30

140

0

2

20

0

4

@SF

23

138

1

1

19

0

5

CIN

15

134

2

3

37

0

6

@GB

28

157

0

2

17

0

8

PHI

22

96

0

4

52

0

9

@CLE

18

92

2

1

5

0

10

@PIT

21

114

2

2

95

1

11

BAL

25

97

0

4

30

0

12

WAS

20

97

2

2

23

0

13

@MIN

20

86

1

4

19

0

14

@NYG

24

107

0

0

0

0

15

TB

23

159

1

3

29

0

16

DET

12

80

2

1

12

0

P2

GB

22

125

0

1

-2

0

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